How to find us
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is one of Europe's largest wildlife conservation parks. Set in 600 acres of beautiful parkland on the Chiltern Hills, north of London, the zoo is home to more than 2,500 animals, many of which are endangered in the wild.
Address
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo
Dunstable
Bedfordshire LU6 2LF
Tel: 01582 872171
Fax: 01582 872649
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is just north of London in Dunstable, Bedfordshire.
By bus
The park is now served by Centrebus route X31, linking Luton Central Station, Luton Centre, Dunstable and Hemel Hempstead (Centre and Rail Station) with the zoo. It runs approximately every 2 hours, Monday to Saturday (with some extra peak time buses). For more information please visit www.centrebus.com or contact 0844 357 6520, info@centrebus.com.
X31 bus timetable (Select 'Luton' and then 'X31')
By train
The nearest stations are Luton Parkway and Hemel Hempstead (both about 10 miles away from the Park). Please note that the X31 bus runs from Luton Central Station and not Luton Parkway Station.
By car
Only 20 minutes from the M25 (junction 21), ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is signposted from the M1 (junction 9 and junction 12) and all major roads - just follow the elephant on the above map.
ZSL Whipsnade Zoo coach travel information
New Package!
Leave the car at home and visit ZSL Whipsnade Zoo using the new Explorer Package that includes return bus fare and Zoo entry or return rail fare, return bus fare and Zoo entry.
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